DR. TIMMOTHY PHELAN helps fifth-grader Hunter McGee manipulate the da Vinci Surgical System's robotic arms. Hunter won the Mercy Folsom contest to name the robot and was honored during a special event Wednesday morning. Democrat photo by Noel Stack

THE DA VINCI Surgical System's three small robotic arms operated remotely by a Hunter make precise movements on spongy practice pieces. When a surgeon uses this technology the results are smaller, more precise incisions, less pain and quicker recovery time for patients. Democrat photo by Noel Stack